EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
feasibility report. The EIS should be integrated into the text unless complex environmental
impacts preclude this alternative. Appendix Y contains information that must be addressed in the
EA or EIS.
(5) Criteria for Recommending Federal Involvement. A recommendation favorable to
initiation of an APC program under legislative authority will be warranted when:
(a) There is a clear and definite Federal interest for participation under the purview of
Section 104 of PL 85-500, as amended, as modified by Sections 103, 105, and 712 of PL 99-662.
(b) Analysis based on sound ecological principles clearly indicates that the program will
effect satisfactory management of the target aquatic plants.
(c) Each separable element of the project, as well as the entire project, is economically
justifiable.
(d) The state is legally and financially able and willing to fully meet all local cooperation
requirements.
(e) The work involved is not the type normally provided by local entities or private
interests as a local responsibility.
14-4. Management Operations.
a. Where Federal involvement is indicated, management operations are cost-shared 50/50
with the sponsor in accordance with an approved DSR, LCA and Annual Work Plan (AWP). The
LCA for management operations shall be for a duration of one year. District Commanders may
amend the LCA for the succeeding year without resubmission to HQUSACE for approval
provided there are no changes in the basic LCA conditions. Each amendment will be for one year
duration and shall include an AWP and cost estimate for the period covered by the amendment.
Appendix Z provides information guidelines for the AWP. The State will be the signatory on the
LCA; however, the State may, by separate agreement, delegate its financial responsibilities to
local governmental interests. Operations can be done by Federal, state, and/or private sector
entities, under an AWP specifying the details and standards of work to be performed and
requiring compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
b. Herbicide Applications. All herbicide applications are to be performed in compliance
with applicable Federal and state laws, including the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act of 1972, as amended, and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. All
Federal pesticide applicators and their supervisors must comply with the reporting requirements,
safety provisions, training and certification requirements outlined in ER 1130-2-540, Chapter 3,
Pest Control Management for Civil Works Projects. Questions concerning the safe application of
herbicides should be referred to the District Safety Officer.
14-5. Reviews and Reports.
a. A research and operations review will be held each year to provide for professional
presentation and review of current research projects and operations activities, conduct of the
Civil Works R&D Program Review, and to review new research proposals to provide input for
planning the future APC Program. APC Program managers of operating districts and divisions
are authorized to attend the meetings.
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